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Chris Leigh, resource business partner at Vets Now, shares his story, in his own words. I wanted to share my experience of coming out, to raise awareness of what LGBTQIA+ people go through, and to hopefully let others who are affected by this, either directly, or indirectly, know that you are not alone, it gets better, and there is always light on the horizon. I knew I was gay from being a little boy, I always felt different to everybody else, and I knew that I didn’t fancy girls, and that I never would. I was incredibly sensitive, and very aware of peoples feelings from a very young age. As w ..read more

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Globetrotting Claire found the job satisfaction she was looking for at Vets Now Gillingham Claire Howell RVN CertVNECC Ncert (TMedNsg) is principal nurse manager at Vets Now’s Gillingham clinic. Claire will mark a milestone 25 years as a vet nurse in 2025, including early days doing work for charities in Thailand, Botswana and the Caribbean. Throughout her career with Vets Now, Claire has always looked to further her nursing skills, enhance her knowledge and progress her career. Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2024, which runs throughout May, focuses on progression and Claire tells of her l ..read more

Our advice on how to work night shifts and stay healthy   1. Good quality sleep is vital It may sound obvious but from the outset, working nights will mean you need to sleep during the day.  As everyone knows, sleep is vital for maintaining health and wellbeing. We tend to function less well when we don’t get enough good quality sleep (reaching REM).  Not getting enough sleep, or only getting poor quality sleep (not reaching REM), can lead to lack of concentration, poor decision making, changes in mood and even health problems, including reduced immunity. In a nutshell, make sur ..read more

Vets Now’s Carrissa Gray, an RVN who works at an emergency and critical care clinic in Macclesfield has become the fifth winner of a bursary in memory of legendary vet nurse Louise O’Dwyer. Carrissa was named the bursary winner at a dinner at the UK’s sole dedicated emergency and critical care (ECC) Congress for the vet professions, where around 900 vets and nurses gathered in Leeds last week. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the 2023 Congress organised by Vets Now, offered up to 75 hours of CPD to any veterinary professionals looking to enhance their ECC skills and knowledge. A new ..read more